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Cracker Country Homeschool Day

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Description

Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago! Educators in historic dress will welcome guests to the 1885 Carlton House, Okahumpka Depot, Terry Store, School House and more authentic structures. Students will learn cowhunter skills, like how to read a cattle brand and what to pack for a long cattle drive.

Each young learner will enjoy demonstrations of daily chores and skills such as butter churning, laundry, cattle roping and a period school house lesson.

Bring a Picnic Lunch: Picnic tables are available for a picnic lunch.

Shopping: There are lots of unique items to be found at the General Store! The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and many other unique gift items. The General Store accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, and personal checks with ID. Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country’s education programs.

Date & Time

2025-09-19 10:00:00

Where to Enter

Orient Rd

Cost

FREE – enter Orient Rd only

Address

Fairgrounds Map
  • MidFlorida Amphitheater US Hwy 301 Entrance
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
    Bob Thomas Equestrian Center Orient Road Entrance, Gate 4
  • TECO Arena
    TECO Arena MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
  • Cracker Country
    Cracker Country MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Expo Hall
    Expo Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Entertainment Hall
    Entertainment Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - The Florida Center
    Florida Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center
    Special Events Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3

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